Bible Study on Modesty

This is a fill-in-the-blanks Bible study that teaches the principles of godly dress standards. In the old days Americans used to clothe themselves according to these Biblical standards. It's time to
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This is a fill-in-the-blanks Bible study that teaches the principles of godly dress standards. In the old days Americans used to clothe themselves according to these Biblical standards. It's time to arm yourself with the knowledge that enables you to make wise decisions.

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How should a woman "professing" godliness adorn herself? 1 Peter 3:4 But let it be the hidden man
of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a ______________ and
____________ spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
What does the bible say about nakedness?
Exodus 28:42
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Leviticus 18:
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Isaiah 47:1-3
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Revelation 3:18
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How should a woman conduct herself ? Titus 2:5 The aged women likewise, that they be in
behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;
4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,5
To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God
be not blasphemed.
What do these words mean :
sober
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discreet
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chaste
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why should a woman conduct herself in this manner? that the ______ ___ _____ be not blasphemed
Titus 2:3-5
What does the bible say about a women wearing men's clothing?
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Deut 22:5 5 The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on
a woman's garment: for all that do so are ______________unto the LORD thy God.
what is an abomination?
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What might the bible principle be here?
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Why do you think it is so important for men to look like men and women to look like women?
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Does God want us to be pretty and colorful?
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Proverbs 31: 21-22 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are
clothed with scarlet. 22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
Are we accountable for the spiritual growth or stumbling of others?
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Rom 14:21 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother
stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.
Does God know our heart? ______ How do people know us (or judge us)? ____ Can people read
your heart? ____ Can you read someone else's heart ? ____
But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature;
because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the
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If we are called to minister to others should we be concerned about what others think of us?
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How do you "feel" when you wear the following items? (feminine, dowdy, sexy, tough, cool, hip,
discreet, pretty, wholesome, professional, powerful, smart, )
jeans__________, tight top ________ , top showing cleavage ___________, skirt or shorts showing
your thigh (upper part of the leg), tight long skirt, ________ , long skirt and loose fitting top
________, jumper dress__________ , long flowing flowery dress __________, high heeled shoes
__________, jacket and skirt set __________,bathing suit _________, tank top, ________culottes
_____________, jean skirt with a slit up the front past the knee _______, long skirt with a side slit
past the knee_____, pants suit __________.
How should we do ALL things? 1 Cor 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye
do, do all to the _________ ____ ________
Things to discuss or think about:
Do these bible principles apply to all ladies ?
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What all this means to YOU?
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Do these bible principles apply to you all the time/everywhere or just at church?
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Do you think it matters how we look?
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